This foundation course is the second in the sequence of two social work courses that focus on theory as a tool for understanding human behavior on multiple interacting levels, including: individual, family, small group, organization, community, and society. The course will explore the interrelatedness of biological, social, cultural, psychological, and environmental factors in human behavior and development. Particular attention will be given to exploring the impact of racism, sexism, ethnocentrism, classism, and homophobia on human behavior at each level.

This foundation course is the second in the sequence of two social work courses that focus on theory as a tool for understanding human behavior on multiple interacting levels, including: individual, family, small group, organization, community, and society. The course will explore the interrelatedness of biological, social, cultural, psychological, and environmental factors in human behavior and development. Particular attention will be given to exploring the impact of racism, sexism, ethnocentrism, classism, and homophobia on human behavior at each level.